Crochet Book Sleeve

Introducing the Crochet Book Sleeve, a must-have accessory for all book lovers! This unique and stylish sleeve is specifically designed to protect your favorite books while adding a touch of charm to your reading experience. Made with love and care, each sleeve is handcrafted using high-quality crochet techniques, ensuring durability and longevity. With its intricate crochet patterns and vibrant colors, this sleeve is a true work of art. It provides a cozy and snug fit for your books, protecting them from dust, scratches, and any other potential damage. Whether you're carrying your book in your bag, traveling, or simply storing it on your bookshelf, this sleeve will keep your beloved books safe and secure. It's not just a practical accessory, but also a fashionable one that will make heads turn wherever you go. So, why settle for a plain book cover when you can have a Crochet Book Sleeve that combines functionality and style?

Tips for a Perfect Crochet Book Sleeve for Beginners:

Choose the Right Yarn: Any worsted weight or bulky yarn is your friend here, offering both durability and a quicker crochet time. It’s also easier for beginners to handle.

Select the Correct Hook Size: A larger croceht hook makes it easier to work your stitches and see your progress.

Master Basic Stitches: Familiarize yourself with the basic stitches—sc (single crochet), hdc (half double crochet), and dc (double crochet)—which form the foundation of your book sleeve.

Work in Continuous Rounds: For a seamless look, work in continuous rounds. Remember to use a stitch marker or a bobby pin to mark the first stitch of every round.

Measure Your Book: Before starting, measure the length and width of your book to ensure the sleeve fits perfectly. Adjust the number of chains at the beginning accordingly and the repeats for smart sizing.

What supply is needed for the Crochet Book Sleeve Pattern?

24/7 Cotton – Worsted weight, #4 lightweight (100% Cotton, 186 yd/170 m per 3.5 oz/100g skein)

Estimated Yardage = 140 yards

Crochet Hook = 6 mm hook

Button – 1 pcs

Gauge – Not crucial to this project.

Crochet book sleeve pattern notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Any other weight of #4 weight yarn can be substituted.

Difficulty Level – Easy

Terms – US crochet terms

Stitches Abbreviations

ch – chain

Single Crochet – sc

Half double crochet – hdc

Crossed Half double crochet – xhdc

Special stitch for this crochet book cover

Crossed half double crochet – skip next st, hdc in next st. Crocheting in front of the hdc just made, work hdc into the skipped st.

Shell – 5 dc in indicated stitch.

Finished Measurement –

Beginners crochet book sleeve pattern free

Round 1: Chain 74, join with a sl st to the beginning ch, ch 1, hdc in each ch around, join with a sl st to the first ch. 74 hdc

Adjust the number of chains to fit your intended book.

Don’t make the chains too tight.

Round 2: Ch 1, xhdc around, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 37 xhdc

Rounds 3 – 15: Rep Round 2.

Continue the repeat until you have a similar length that matches the size of your book. You can work Row 2 until you reach the desired length.

Edging and strap

Round 16: Ch 3, *shell in next st, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, rep from * 2 more times, sc in next 4 sts, turn, leave the remaining stitches unworked. 3 shells, 6 sc

Strap – Button Holes

Rows 1 – 13: Ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, turn. 5 sc

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 4, skip next 3 sts, sc in last st, turn. 2 sc, ch3 sp

Row 15: Ch 1, sc in first st, 3 sc in ch 3 sp, sc in last st, turn. 5 sc.

Fasten off

Join yarn with a sl st to the base of the strap, crocheting upwards towards the buttonhole and towards the other side of the strap to continue the edging.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across the edge until you get to the other side on the sleeve, *shell in next st, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, rep from *until the beginning ch 3 sp, join with a sl st.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Turn the panel to the wrong side.

Sew close the base for the foundation round.